BA English Essay on Terrorism

Until recently, terrorism has been a relatively unknown term in the world. After the Second World War, and the subsequent Cold War, the world had nestled itself neatly in the arms of everlasting peace, and security measures all around were relaxed significantly. People expected the bitter years of war and struggle to simply fade away, and herald a time of peace for the world. And after the fall of the Soviet Empire, it was all but confirmed that there will be a lasting peace in the world.

Terrorism can trace its beginnings in the volatile region of Afghanistan where wrapped in starched black turbans, hiding in obscure caves, the Taliban began their furtive mission to destroy world peace. After what seemed like years of dormancy as far as wars and fights were concerned, terror erupted in the form of the attack on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre in New York – the largest foreign attack on the United States soil in history. Leaving the United States shocked and distressed, the terrorists announced even more atrocities against the civilians of the world. The world watched in shocked rapture as the United States warmed up it machinery, and began what is called the largest and costliest assault against the threat of terrorism.

This act has also affected neighboring Pakistan. With Afghanistan under attack, people fled to the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan through the heavily porous border betweenAfghanistan and Pakistan. With million of refugees in Pakistan, the country became riddled with camps and unrest. Seeing Pakistan as an ally to the United States, the terrorists began bombing the urban centers of Pakistan – all of which has resulted in people of Pakistan cowering in their homes. The economy and vitality of Pakistan as a nation has been severely compensated due to the war on terror, and starvation isn’t unheard of. The economic growth Pakistan had been enjoying came to a standstill, and people even began to fear getting out of their homes. Thus, terrorism has adversely affected Pakistan is a lot of ways.

Terrorism is a malignant threat to world peace, and must be combated with a combination of brute force, and a sensible sense of compassion. If both are employed, it is very likely that terrorism can be defeated, and the terrorists can either be eradicated, or won over to the good side. Although the terrorists have been responsible for some of the worst crimes against humanity, if we want to somehow finish it off, we will need to take in the broad picture.